The latest Jeremy Affeldt MLB and fantasy baseball news

San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a few simulated games this weekend and could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Monday, July 20.

Fantasy Tip: It is uncertain if Affeldt will be used in low-leverage situations or if he will be thrown immediately into a setup role once he returns to action. He was 0-2 with a 5.96 ERA and seven holds in 33 games prior to landing on the DL.

Fantasy Tip: Affeldt could have had chances to close games or work in key set-up situations had he stayed healthy, but it's hard to tell now if he'll be back prior to the All-Star break. If you have him in an annual league, the best bet is simply to bench him and find a better alternative.

Fantasy Tip: Casilla and Affeldt should be added immediately in all fantasy leagues. Romo is 0-3 with a 10.64 ERA in his last 12 appearances and has blown five saves this season. He has allowed six home runs this year (tying a career high) and opponents were hitting .455 against him in his last five games, taking advantage of an ineffective slider. That being said, it might be worth it to hang on to Romo if he proves he can turn things around and reclaim the closer's job.

The San Francisco Giants may consider going to a 13-man pitching staff when RP Jeremy Affeldt (knee) is activated from the disabled list. Affeldt threw 22 pitches in a two-inning rehab appearance for Class A San Jose Saturday, April 12.

San Francisco Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt (knee) struggled Friday, April 3, in his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Fresno, giving up four earned runs and retiring just one of seven batters he faced. Affeldt is no longer expected to come off the disabled list Tuesday, April 8.